Senior Associate, Tax

GLG is seeking an ambitious, highly skilled and motivated Senior Associate to join our dynamic and fast-paced tax team. As a key member of our tax department, you will support the day-to-day operations, including the accuracy and timeliness of direct and indirect tax reporting matters for GLG’s global operations. This is a critical, high-visibility role within a U.S.-headquartered corporation with international operations managed primarily by the U.S.-based tax team.

About the role

This individual will be instrumental in managing the full lifecycle of tax responsibilities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while contributing to the company’s success.

Responsibilities

• Direct Tax Compliance & Reporting
  • Manage GLG’s internal compliance calendar to ensure filings are prepared timely with necessary inputs from internal teams and preparation with third-party consultants (U.S. and foreign direct, indirect, non-income tax, transfer pricing compliance, etc.).
  • Partner with Accounting to provide necessary information to third-party consultants to prepare U.S. and foreign income tax returns for GLG’s review.
  • Review corporate tax returns prepared by third-party consultants.
  • Prepare computation to support U.S. and foreign income tax extension and estimated payments.
  • Prepare state adjustments workpaper to support preparation of U.S. provision and state income tax returns.
  • Prepare state allocation and apportionment computations, closely monitoring legislative updates by jurisdiction to ensure compliance with local regulations, including nexus determinations.
  • Prepare inputs for international tax compliance forms, including Form 5471 and Form 1118.
  • Support preparation of key international tax computations, including GILTI, FDII, and FTC.
• Indirect Tax Compliance & Reporting
  • Monitor changes in filing frequencies.
  • Prepare monthly workpapers to support sales tax filings filed via Avalara.
  • Partner with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to resolve questions related to sales and use tax recorded in the general ledger.
  • Support U.S. withholding tax process workflow.
  • Review VAT workpapers prepared by internal team members and review returns prepared by third-party service providers. Reconcile VAT receivable and payable accounts.
• Tax Accounting & Provision
  • Support preparation of components for the quarterly and annual global tax provision, including RTP preparation, payment reconciliation, computation of book-to-tax differences, state taxable income computation, and technical research.
  • Prepare various memos to document positions.
  • Support statutory audits, including full preparation of local provision and footnote, review of U.S. GAAP to statutory adjustments, and inquiries from local auditors.
• Other Items
  • Investigate, manage, and support resolution of tax-related notices, including preparing necessary documentation and responses.
  • Provide support for special tax-related projects as needed.
  • Support computation of inputs into annual budget for FP&A.
  • Develop strong relationships with the Accounting department to maximize opportunities for automation of data and ensure completeness, accuracy, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required; a Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant corporate tax and/or public accounting.
• Certification: A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or active pursuit of one is strongly preferred.
• Experience in ASC 740 and tax-related financial reporting.
• Strong corporate tax compliance experience.
• Exposure to U.S. international tax concepts, including GILTI, FDII, BEAT, and foreign tax credits, is a plus.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment with a small team.
• Willingness to handle tasks of all sizes and complexities.
• Demonstrated responsibility, ownership of tasks, and effective collaboration as a team player.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with stakeholders to drive efficiencies.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Process-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills with a proactive approach toward driving quality results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to drive collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your first day of employment.
• Flexible paid time off with no pre-determined limits on vacation time, plus 10 company holidays.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match (subject to annual limits and vesting).
• Tuition reimbursement program for eligible courses, including language skills courses.
• Paid parental leave, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursement.
• Free wellbeing support with the Calm app, Maven, and EAP, plus free long-term therapy and counseling assistance through Pathways.
• Other work perks and benefits available based on final job location.

Pay

The anticipated hiring base salary range for this role is $70,500—$130,000 USD. Certain roles may also be eligible for incentive compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.